2025 VMAs Winners: Who Won the Big Prizes?

The 2025 MTV VMAs: A Celebration of Music and Performance

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, promising an unforgettable night filled with music, entertainment, and the prestigious Moon Person trophy. The event will air on Sunday, September 7, at 8 PM ET on CBS, with LL Cool J serving as the host. This year’s ceremony will take place live from the UBS Arena in New York, marking another milestone for the iconic awards show.

MTV has introduced two new categories this year: Best Country and Best Pop Artist, expanding the recognition of diverse musical talents. With these additions, the VMAs continue to evolve and reflect the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.

Leading Nominees and Contenders

This year, Lady Gaga leads the pack with a total of 12 nominations, making her one of the most nominated artists in the history of the VMAs. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are also in the running for the title of the artist with the most Video Music Award wins. Both are nominated for the highly coveted Artist of the Year award, setting the stage for a fierce competition.

Several artists are making their debut as nominees, including ROSÉ, who has received eight nominations. Fellow Blackpink members JENNIE and JISOO each have one nomination, while Jimin of BTS and Damiano David of Maneskin are making their first solo appearances as nominees.

Categories and Nominees

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead”
• Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
• Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die with a Smile”
• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
• Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
• The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Bad Bunny
• Beyoncé
• Kendrick Lamar
• Lady Gaga
• Morgan Wallen
• Taylor Swift
• The Weeknd

SONG OF THE YEAR

• Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
• Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
• Doechii – “Anxiety”
• Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
• Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry”
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die with a Smile”
• Lorde – “What Was That”
• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
• Tate McRae – “Sports Car”
• The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

BEST NEW ARTIST

• Alex Warren
• Ella Langley
• Gigi Perez
• Lola Young
• sombr
• The Marías

BEST POP ARTIST

• Ariana Grande
• Charli xcx
• Justin Bieber
• Lorde
• Miley Cyrus
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Tate McRae

MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
• Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song”
• Mark Ambor – “Belong Together”
• Lay Bankz – “Graveyard”
• Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye”
• KATSEYE – “Touch”
• Jordan Adetunji – “KEHLANI”
• Leon Thomas – “YES IT IS”
• Livingston – “Shadow”
• Damiano David – “Next Summer”
• Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song”
• ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”

BEST COLLABORATION

• Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)”
• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die with a Smile”
• Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me a Drink”
• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
• Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd”

Additional Categories

Other notable categories include:

• BEST HIP HOP
• BEST R&B
• BEST ALTERNATIVE
• BEST ROCK
• BEST LATIN
• BEST K-POP
• BEST AFROBEATS
• BEST COUNTRY
• BEST ALBUM
• BEST LONG FORM VIDEO
• VIDEO FOR GOOD
• BEST DIRECTION
• BEST ART DIRECTION
• BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
• BEST EDITING
• BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
• BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

With so many talented artists and groundbreaking performances, the 2025 MTV VMAs promise to be a night to remember. Stay tuned for the big winners and unforgettable moments that will define this year's ceremony.